Ozil, meanwhile, has warned Arsenal he will only stay at the club if Arsene Wenger signs a new contract.

German midfielder Ozil’s current deal expires in 2018 and he has publicly insisted that Wenger’s future is the most important part in his negotiations.

Ozil has suggested his future at Arsenal is linked to Arsene Wenger's contract situation (Image: David Price)

He said: I am very, very happy at Arsenal and have let the club know that I would be ready to sign a new contract. The fans want that I stay and now it is just down to the club.

“The club knows that I am here most of all because of Arsène Wenger. He is the one who signed me and he is the one whose trust I have. The club also knows that I want to be clear what the manager is going to [do in the future].”